In a significant leap towards sustainable agriculture, the Inhana Organic Research Foundation (IORF) has released a comprehensive report showcasing the successful development of a standardized, high performance coir pith portray material. Utilizing its NOVCOM Composting Technology, IORF has reduced the composting timeline to just 45 days – an impressive contrast to the conventional 12 to 15 months typically required.
The research was carried out between year 2023 and 2025 at a commercial coir pith composting facility near Bangalore, Karnataka. This large scale experiment demonstrated the practical scalability and efficiency of the NOVCOM process under real world operational conditions. This innovative substrate addresses the key limitations of raw coir pith and sets a new standard in eco-friendly nursery practices. Rigorous analysis confirmed that the NOVCOM – treated coir pith is qualitatively superior to its conventional counterpart, demonstrating higher lignin breakdown, enhanced presence of native soil micro flora, absence of phytotoxicity, and significantly reduced sodium ion (Na⁺) concentration.
The report, based on collaborative research between IORF and the Department of Agronomy, University of Calcutta, included both pot trials and field applications. Findings show that the NOVCOM – treated material promotes faster compost readiness, improved germination rates, zero post-germination mortality, uniform seedling growth, robust root development, and sustained plant health. Already adopted at scale, the NOVCOM substrate has been used to produce healthy, uniform, and transplant-ready vegetable seedlings, which have been successfully deployed across extensive cultivation areas.
IORF’s latest findings underscore the transformative potential of this technology in nursery management and climate-resilient agriculture. The report reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to research-based, farmer-oriented innovations that support organic, sustainable farming practices.
